Early voting as heavy as expected

By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Republican Primary for Knox County Mayor and Sheriff drew twice as many early voters as four years ago and spurred what is expected to be about 50,000 to 60,000 voters at the end of all voting on Tuesday evening. Cliff Rogers,...

Knox Democrats to hear Bredesen

By Mike Steely It is official now: former Governor Phil Bredesen will speak at May 4th Truman Day annual dinner. Knox County Democratic candidates for local, state and federal offices will also be present. Bredesen, who has raised his party’s hopes by running for the...